Blurb：
Julian’s world shatters when Chloe, his longtime partner, secretly changes her study abroad application from France to the UK. Convinced Julian has separation anxiety and will follow her anywhere, Chloe boasts in the group chat about her decision, mocking Julian’s devotion. But Julian overhears everything—her cold dismissal of their shared dreams, her plans for Mason, and her belief that he’s nothing without her. Fueled by betrayal, Julian decides to forge his own path, rejecting Chloe’s manipulation. This emotional story explores love, ambition, and the painful truth that sometimes, the one you trust most can break you. Will Julian succumb to Chloe’s games or rise above her cruelty? Dive into a tale of heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery where Julian proves that his future was never just about Chloe. Keywords: Julian, Chloe, Mason, study abroad, France, UK, separation anxiety, betrayal, group chat, application deadline.
Content：
On the night before the study abroad application deadline, the class group chat exploded.
Oh my god, Chloe! Why did you change your application to the UK? Weren’t you going to France with Julian?
Chloe said casually, I changed it, that’s all. He has my account password anyway.
Once he sees I changed it, he’ll definitely change his too. That little tail can’t leave my side!
I held my phone, my mind completely blank.
Among the scattered luggage on the floor was a gift I had specially prepared for Chloe.
I exited the group chat, threw the gift away, and didn’t look at the application system again.
She didn’t know.
She could give up a future with me for Mason, and I could also give up on her, firmly choosing my own path.
Those countless days and nights of hard work had never been just for her.
…
Chloe’s words felt like a knife slicing my heart apart.
The schools in France were institutions we had seriously decided on after working hard together for twelve years.
Now, she changed her mind just like that.
Without even telling me face to face.
Someone in the group asked her.
What if Julian doesn’t see it? The application closes tomorrow night at midnight.
Chloe replied with faint mockery.
Since the application started, Julian checks it every ten minutes, more diligently than my dad. How could he not see it? Ugh, you wouldn’t get it.
Everyone started hyping it up, all saying, You’re amazing, Chloe.
Someone else chimed in.
What if Julian doesn’t change it? The school in France is better for him, after all.
Chloe was silent for a few seconds before answering, her voice cold.
Bullshit.
Julian has separation anxiety. Before, if he didn’t see me for just one day, he’d drop everything and come find me. This time, if he doesn’t follow me, he won’t see me for three years.
To him, I’m more important than his school. So, he’ll definitely choose me.
Everyone fell silent.
After a long time, someone cautiously spoke up.
Chloe, isn’t this a bit unfair to Julian? Everyone saw how hard he worked before.
You should at least tell him.
Chloe impatiently said, Tsk, and after a long pause, finally spoke.
Annoying. Don’t want to.
You all know what Julian is like. If he finds out I changed it for Mason, he’ll just argue and give me a headache.
Better not to say anything. Saves me the trouble.
The group chat became lively again.
True, no matter how good Julian is, he’s still not quite as good as Mason.
Chloe, you’re something else.
…
Their teasing almost crushed me.
I really wanted to call her, to lose my temper and demand an explanation.
But my finger hovered, unable to press the call button.
In the end, I just numbly threw myself into bed.
Staring at the ceiling, my consciousness began to drift.
How can someone be so fickle?
Back when we were studying French to go to France, we cried our eyes out but never thought of giving up.
Whenever we felt we couldn’t go on, we’d look at pictures of the Eiffel Tower and encourage each other.
The day we received the school offers, we cried and laughed, feeling like all our suffering was about to pay off.
But just when the happy ending we wanted was within reach, she suddenly let go of me and ran toward someone else.
Actually, if she wanted to change, I wouldn’t have blamed her.
But why couldn’t she tell me?
In her eyes, am I really that insignificant?
If she found me annoying, what did that promise she carefully made to me that deep night mean?
Was the night too dark, the light too dim, that she couldn’t see clearly who was in front of her?
I held myself tightly, hiding in the darkness, releasing my sorrow.
Actually, it’s not that I can’t live without her.
I don’t have separation anxiety at all.
Since we were kids, whenever we chose different schools or classes, she would become upset for no reason, and only felt better after seeing me.
So I steadily moved forward with my own plans while bringing her along with mine.
Chloe wasn’t wrong; I had always included her in my future plans.
When it didn’t affect my future, I was willing to follow my heart.
But that doesn’t mean I would endlessly indulge her.
I closed the application form I had accidentally opened, wiped my tears.
And never opened the application system again.
She has her choices, I have my principles.
From now on, we’ll just go our separate ways.
Right after I washed my face, my phone rang with a video call from Chloe.
Little tail, pick up the phone, I need to see you!
When I didn’t answer, she sent several more videos, and finally said:
We’re all waiting for you at the usual spot. Come quickly, take a taxi.
But I didn’t want to go.
Tired, don’t want to go out.
The message was sent, and I immediately got a reply.
Are you sick? I’ll come find you.
No, don’t come.
I frowned and replied, then received a message from Mason.
I’m sorry. I was the one who insisted on coming with Chloe. I didn’t know you’d be upset. I’ll leave right away.
As long as you come, it’s fine whatever happens to me.
My phone instantly felt like a scented sachetwith a hint of green tea.
Before I could reply, someone started frantically tagging me in the small group chat.
Julian, what’s your problem? Can’t stand anyone else by Chloe’s side? Can’t you be less petty?
Jealous that Mason is hotter than you and now you’re throwing a tantrum? So lame.
I was stunned for a moment, instinctively wanting to explain, when I saw a message from Chloe.
Julian, I was the one who invited Mason. If you’re mad, take it out on me. Why are you making things difficult for him?
Whatever. Come or don’t come, we’ll have more fun without you anyway.
Then, they sent me several pictures of the food.
Someone said sarcastically:
Food tastes better without vinegar.
What a bunch of psychos.
I left the group without a second thought, and blocked Chloe right after.
No matter how we fought before, she was always my top contact.
But now, she only deserves to be in the blacklist.
Actually, when Mason first transferred here, he was my friend.
Back then, Chloe even warned me that Mason didn’t seem like a good person and told me not to get too close to him.
I tried hard to improve their relationship.
Until the welcome party, when Mason took off his dorky black-frame glasses and made a stunning appearance in a white suit.
Chloe never again told me to stay away from him.
She and Mason grew closer and closer.
She even introduced Mason to her childhood friends and other friends.
Before I knew it, my friends had become Mason’s friends.
Chloe treated Mason specially.
That one time, Chloe and I had a huge fight, then gave each other the silent treatment for three months.
I said, If you like Mason, then I’ll step back.
But Chloe cried and said:
You’re the one I care about most.
Mason has depression and comes from a single-parent family. I just feel sorry for him and want to help.
I believed her.
But Chloe treated me like a fool.
Their interactions kept increasing, and the word friends became their cover.
Until now, she changed her application for Mason.
Making me look like a complete idiot!
When I snapped back to reality, it was already dark. My mom had come back at some point and said with a smile when she saw me:
Fighting with Chloe again? You even blocked her on WeChat.
She wants you to unblock her.
I brushed it off casually and went out.
Earlier, our advisor had asked us to confirm our applications at school one more time.
When I arrived, there was an empty seat next to Chloe.
Usually, that was my spot, but Mason sat right down in it.
Chloe didn’t say anything. Instead, she casually took the bag Mason handed her.
Her eyes occasionally glanced in my direction.
She was waiting for me to back down.
But this time, she was wrong.
I turned and sat next to the school belle, Lily, far away from them.
Everyone, check carefully. The application channel closes tonight. No regrets later.
The advisor was speaking enthusiastically on the podium when Lily suddenly glanced at my application form.
What a coincidence, I’m going to France too.
Before I could respond, someone tapped my shoulder.
Julian, don’t you have anything to say?
I ignored them and was about to talk to Lily when Chloe pulled me out by my arm.
Julian, are you done yet?
Throwing a tantrum, and now you’ve even blocked me?
I’m warning you, unblock me right now, or don’t even think about adding me back later.
I was forced to look at her for a few seconds.
Oh, I wasn’t planning on adding you back anyway.
Chloe’s face instantly darkened.
Fine. Don’t come begging me to talk to you later.
I turned to leave, but she suddenly grabbed me, her eyes serious.
It’s almost time. Check your application again carefully, don’t make a mistake
She seemed like she wanted to say more, but Mason came over and interrupted her.
Chloe, there’s something I don’t quite understand. Can you help me look at it?
Okay, I’ll check it for you now.
Chloe immediately lowered her head to look at Mason’s materials.
I smiled mockingly and walked away.
By the time she wanted to say something else, I was almost back in the classroom.
Julian, remember to check it again, check it carefully!
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